First mass-produced unit of Dongfeng Forthing’s all-new Xinghai V6 BEV MPV rolls off production line On August 18, Dongfeng Forthing announced that the first mass-produced Xinghai V6, an all-new battery-electric MPV equipped with Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 SE, officially rolled off the production line at Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., Ltd (Dongfeng Liuqi)’s passenger vehicle final assembly workshop. The Xinghai V6 was jointly launched by Dongfeng Fort...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/21

m facility has a production capacity of up to 40,000 sets per month, or 480,000 sets annually. EPMB said it will localize production of front corner, subframe, and rear axle module assemblies for Proton models, including the Saga (AMA01), Persona, Iriz, and the upcoming AMA02 (Saga Cross) and AMA05 MPV. EPMB said the partnership is intended to improve its supply chain by drawing on Sanly Auto Parts Co.'s expertise in metalworking, assembly, and a...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/20

nd Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company for subsequent export to overseas markets. The VF 3 was the company’s best-selling model in July with 5,564 deliveries, followed by the VF 5 and Herio Green with a combined 4,407 units. Limo Green deliveries totaled 4,404 units, while Minio Green, VF 6 and VF MPV 7 recorded 2,429, 1,993 and 1,674 units, respectively. For the first seven months of 2026, Limo Green and VF 3 led VinFast’s cumulative deliveri...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/18

m a CAAM press release (China's monthly sales figures) Vehicle sales data (flash report for July 2026) July 2026 Jan. — Jul. 2026 Sales vol. (1,000 units)  Share (%) y/y (%) Sales vol. (1,000 units) Share (%) y/y (%) Sedan/Hatchback 742 28.7 -21.1 5,131 29.2 -22.6 MPV 93 3.6 0.0 582 3.3 -13.0 SUV 1,411 54.6 15.0 9,116 51.8 9.3 Mini Van 21 0.8 -22.2 158 0.9 -22.8 PV Total 2,268 87.8 -0.9 14,988 85.1 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/13

JAC-Huawei’s Maextro launches all-new luxury V680 range-extended MPV According to Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co., Ltd (JAC Group) on August 5, the all-new luxury range-extended MPV, the Maextro V680, jointly developed by JAC Group and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd (Huawei), was officially launched. The model is available in a single variant priced at CNY 648,000. The Maextro V680 measures 5,320 mm in length, 2,006 mm in width, and 1,850 mm...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/07

JAC-Huawei’s Maextro launches all-new flagship V800 range-extended MPV According to Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co., Ltd (JAC Group) on August 5, the all-new flagship range-extended MPV Maextro V800, jointly developed by JAC Group and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd (Huawei), was officially launched. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 766,000 to CNY 1.016 million. The Maextro V800 adopts an exterior design ...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/07

DENZA confirms UK pricing and specifications of D9, seven-seat premium MPV On August 5, DENZA announced the UK pricing and specifications of the D9, the first seven-seat premium MPV. The D9 is offered in two trim levels: Elegance, which is priced from GBP 75,000, while the range-topping Ultimate is priced at GBP 85,000.  D9 has a Super Hybrid Dual Mode Intelligent and All-Wheel Drive (DM-i AWD) plug-in hybrid powertrain. It has a 1.5-litre turbo...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/05

units, KGM increased 3.8% to 65,310 units, and Renault Korea decreased 32.9% to 36,414 units.  In terms of sales by model in July, Hyundai’s mid-size sedan Grandeur was ranked first with 8,532 units sold, followed by Kia’s subcompact SUV Seltos in second place with 7,427 units sold and Kia’s MPV Carnival in third with 6,917 units. Hyundai press releaseKia press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/04

GIIAS 2026: BAW marks Indonesia entry, displays 5 models, plans local KD assembly Announced on July 29, 2026, Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) made its Indonesia debut at GIIAS 2026, showcasing five models: the M8 electric premium MPV, T01 off-road vehicle, X03 SUV, D5 new-energy vehicle and T10 Pro new-energy light truck. The company also introduced its local subsidiary, PT. BAW Automobile Trading Indonesia, and plans for a local knock-down (KD) a...

News  Updated at: 2026/07/31

ree-wheeled vehicle, the e-Atrai electric vehicle launched in Japan in February 2026, and the hybrid model of the Rocky compact SUV currently sold in Indonesia. Furthermore, it will exhibit vehicles that comply with LCGC, the local eco-car standard, a partially improved Sigra seven-seater A-segment MPV, and a special-edition Terios compact SUV, with the latter two scheduled for release in Indonesia. (Daihatsu news release on July 29, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/07/29

NEX launches BAW M8 flagship electric MPV in Thailand with 1,000-unit first-year sales target On July 16, 2026, Nex Point Public Company Limited (NEX) launched the BAW M8 flagship 7-seat electric MPV, in Thailand, with pricing starting at THB 1,299,000. The BAW M8 is equipped with a 228 hp electric motor, 310 Nm of torque, and an 81 kWh LFP battery, with a claimed maximum driving range of 408 km per charge under the NEDC standard. The model inclu...

News  Updated at: 2026/07/20

DFMC unveils specifications of Voyah Dream 9 luxury MPV On July 14, DFMC unveiled the specifications of the all-new Voyah Dream 9 MPV. Positioned as a mid-to-large luxury executive MPV, the Voyah Dream 9 features a retractable illuminated hood emblem. The model is expected to launch in the second half of 2026, with an estimated price of over CNY 500,000. It measures 5,325mm long, 1,998mm wide, and 1,823/1,805mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,200mm, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/07/17

n Economic & Technological Development Zone on July 15, Voyah announced that it will launch four strategic battery electric vehicle (BEV) models in H2 2026, becoming the first Chinese premium automotive brand to offer a full battery electric lineup across all major vehicle segments, including SUVs, MPVs, and sedans. The four BEV models include the Voyah Taishan X8 BEV, a premium all-terrain large five-seater SUV that has officially begun deliveri...

News  Updated at: 2026/07/17

led with 27,927 units delivered in H1 2026, including 3,868 in June. The VF 3 followed with 23,781 deliveries, including 3,550 in June. The VF 5, including the Herio Green variant, recorded 20,167 deliveries, including 3,364 in June. Other key contributors included the VF 6 (14,045 deliveries), VF MPV 7 (9,177), and VF 7 (6,849). Their respective June figures were 2,988, 1,254, and 1,437 units.  VinFast added that the VF 8, VF 9, EC Van, and Mi...

News  Updated at: 2026/07/13

Voyah’s all-new MPV officially named Dreamer 9, to launch in H2 2026 VOYAH Automotive Technology Co., Ltd (Voyah) announced on July 8 that its all-new MPV, internally codenamed “Voyah Everest”, has been officially named the Voyah Dreamer 9. Positioned in the CNY 500,000 luxury MPV segment, the model is scheduled to launch in H2 of 2026. The model is positioned as Voyah’s “9 Series Intelligent & Prestigious” product, where “9” symb...

News  Updated at: 2026/07/10

om a CAAM press release (China's monthly sales figures) Vehicle sales data (flash report for June 2026) June 2026 Jan. — Jun. 2026 Sales vol. (1,000 units)  Share (%) y/y (%) Sales vol. (1,000 units) Share (%) y/y (%) Sedan/Hatchback 781 27.8 -25.5 4389 29.2 -22.6 MPV 103 3.7 -2.8 489 3.3 -15.1 SUV 1,494 53.2 10.3 7706 51.3 8.4 Mini Van 24 0.9 -11.1 137 0.9 -23.3 PV Total 2,402 85.5 -5.3 12,720 84.7...

News  Updated at: 2026/07/10

n June, down 3.7% y/y; YTD sales totaled 45,392 units, up 2.0% y/y. Luxeed sold 5,541 units in June, up 125.3% y/y; YTD sales totaled 19,345 units, down 56.9% y/y. Among Chery’s newly launched models in the first half of 2026, NEVs accounted for more than 90%. Notably, the all-new range-extended MPV Luxeed V9 secured more than 18,000 firm orders within 21 days of its launch. In overseas markets, Europe has emerged as a key growth engine for Ch...

News  Updated at: 2026/07/06

Leapmotor delivers 93,376 units in June, up 95% y/y Leapmotor announced its June 2026 delivery figures on July 1. It delivered 93,376 units globally in June, up 95% year over year (y/y). Global year-to-date (YTD) deliveries reached 356,487 units. As of June 18, 2026, its cumulative global deliveries had surpassed 1.5 million units. In terms of products, Leapmotor’s first large-size flagship MPV, the D99, was officially launched on June 25. On t...

News  Updated at: 2026/07/02

Linghui Auto launches all-new plug-in hybrid MPV M9 Linghui Auto announced on June 29 the official launch of the all-new plug-in hybrid MPV the Linghui M9. The model is offered in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 188,800 to CNY 250,800. The Linghui M9 measures 5,200 mm in length, 1,970 mm in width and 1,805 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,045-mm. The Linghui M9 features a front-engine, front-wheel-drive (FWD) layout and is powered ...

News  Updated at: 2026/07/01

Leapmotor launches new large-size MPV Leapmotor D99 Leapmotor announced on June 25 the official launch of the new large-size MPV, the Leapmotor D99. Available with both battery electric and range-extended powertrains, the model is offered in six variants, priced between CNY 249,800 and CNY 319,800. The Leapmotor D99 measures 5,280 mm in length, 1,995 mm in width, and 1,900/1,880 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,110 mm. The cargo capacity expan...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/29